St. Catharines, Ontario (January 15, 2024) — Algoma Central Corporation (“Algoma” or “the Company”) (TSX: ALC), a leading provider of marine transportation services, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized payment of a quarterly dividend to shareholders of $0.19 per common share.
The dividend is payable on March 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2024.
This $0.19 common share dividend represents a 6% increase from the $0.18 per share dividend paid on December 1, 2023. Since 2018, Algoma’s quarterly dividend has more than doubled and the Company has paid Special Dividends totaling $4.75 per share.
About Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Central Corporation is a global provider of marine transportation that owns and operates dry and liquid bulk carriers, serving markets throughout the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway and internationally. Algoma is aiming to reach a carbon emissions reduction target of 40% by 2030 and net zero by 2050 across all business units with fuel efficient vessels, innovative technology, and alternate fuels. Algoma truly is Your Marine Carrier of Choice™. Learn more at www.algonet.com.
Contacts
Gregg A. Ruhl
Algoma Central Corporation
President & CEO
905-687-7890
Peter D. Winkley, CPA, CA
Algoma Central Corporation
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
905-687-7897